E8's condition upgraded to fair

The condition of Southwest Florida's best-known eaglet has improved once again.

The Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife said Wednesday morning that E8 has been upgraded to fair. A spokesperson said he's routinely standing and using a right leg that was broken and prompted surgery.

"E8 is bright and alert and eating a diet of semi-soft fish fillets and meat," said CROW's Kenny Howell. "The eaglet frequently requires assistance eating but has been doing so on its own more often. Bloodwork abnormalities have resolved and are back to normal."

E8 disappeared from his nest after an owl attack and was found injured a week later and taken to the clinic for treatment.